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And now there's this article: So two movies??? Upcoming "Avengers" movie will be filmed in Cleveland Published: Thursday, March 03, 2011, 2:37 PM Updated: Thursday, March 03, 2011, 2:44 PM By Michael Sangiacomo, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Avengers are coming to Cleveland! Gov. John Kasich announced that the upcoming Marvel movie featuring the superhero team, The Avengers, scheduled for a 2012 release, will be filmed in Cleveland. He made the announcement before Mayor Frank Jackson's State of the City address this afternoon at the City Club. It was confirmed by Katie Sabatino, publicist for the Ohio Film Office, who said the agreement was made with Marvel Comics after negotiations. "We have been in dialogue with Marvel Comics all week and we finally reached an agreement," she said. "We're very excited about it." Wayne Hill, chairman of the Greater Cleveland Commission, said The Avengers movie will be the largest film ever made in Ohio and that filming is expected to start in the film. Ivan Schwartz, executive director of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, said the movie also means jobs. "It's tremendous for the city's and the regional effort to have films made here," he said. "It means a lot of jobs for people in our area." The film was to have been shot in Detroit, but was moved to Cleveland after reports that Michigan's governor planned to eliminate the tax credits. "Marvel has stated publicly that the change was because of the tax credit loss," said Hill. "The fact that we have it in Ohio has made a huge difference." http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/03/upcoming_avengers_movie_will_b.html

Alright I'll be there too then...I'll be leaving at about the same time.

Jeff, so is the a go or no go? I'll let you make the call.

I haven't seen this posted yet -- Fairview Hospital is getting a $76 million renovation: Ohio's Fairview Hospital to Undergo $76M Expansion Written by Jaimie Oh | February 28, 2011 Tags: expansion | Fairview Hospital Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, has announced a $76 million renovation and construction project to modernize the 120-year-old hospital, according to a Crain's Cleveland Business news report. The 125,000-square-foot expansion project is set to begin at the end of March. By the end of the project, the hospital will feature a new 52-bed emergency department and a 26-bed intensive care unit. The hospital will also add another 25,000-square-foot space that is expected to be done in early 2013, according to the report. http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-financial-and-business-news/ohios-fairview-hospital-to-undergo-76m-expansion.html

Another business in University Circle-Cleveland Clinic. Hope they grow. Irish medical device design company opens office near Cleveland Clinic By CHUCK SODER 1:50 pm, March 1, 2011 An Irish company that helps medical device companies design their products has opened a small office near the Cleveland Clinic. Creganna-Tactx Medical employs two business development specialists at its new office in the Clinic's Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center, an incubator designed to accelerate the development of companies creating cardiovascular technologies and other medical products. The office is expected to grow over time and eventually could have equipment that area companies could use to create prototypes of their products, said Tom Sudow, vice president of business attraction for Team NEO. The regional business attraction agency is helping the Clinic recruit tenants for the center, located at 10000 Cedar Ave. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110301/FREE/110309979

Well the Indians ownership is trying. First a three-year contract for Snow Days and now this. Now, let's just get some more players! Cleveland Indians Music Festival Coming This Summer Written By: Craig Lyndall | Category: Cleveland Indians A couple quotes come to mind right off the bat. ”Why can’t they just focus on putting a good product on the baseball field?” Or, “Don’t they have better things to spend their time on other than music as a baseball organization?” Now that I have those out of the way for all the cynical, angry people who also made fun of “Snow Days” let’s talk about what the Indians are doing this summer. On June 11th at 4:00 PM (just after the Indians hopefully beat the Yankees in the Bronx) Progressive Field will host a country music show featuring Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Jerrod Niemann. As I said in the open, I am sure a lot of people who have been less than satisfied with the baseball team over the last couple years will have arrows aimed squarely at the Tribe for this. Is it a way for the Cleveland Indians to make money unrelated to baseball? Yep, it sure is. Still, to think that the Indians can’t run their baseball business and also use their facility for things like “Snow Days” and rock country concerts while the team is away in the summer time is ridiculous. http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/2011/03/cleveland-indians-music-festival-coming-this-summer/

Great! So...3-4 now?

Oh this is good--a bunch of nerds who can't hold their own Downtown :wink: Cleveland State University scholarships aimed at attracting good students to live on campus Published: Tuesday, March 01, 2011, 8:00 PM By Karen Farkas, The Plain Dealer Cleveland State University is offering annual scholarships of $5,100 aimed at improving the academic quality of its students and convincing them to live on campus. CSU's Freshmen Scholars program, introduced last fall, will now include an added incentive for students to live in residence halls. The Freshman Scholars program provides a $3,000 scholarship to incoming freshmen who have a 3.0 GPA in high school and an ACT score of at least 23. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and completes at least 12 credit hours each semester. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/03/cleveland_state_will_increase.html

Hey CBC and I had one of those beer dates a couple years ago when no one else showed up!

Well... let me know. I was only planning on being there till 7 also. But I can't do the next two weeks becuase I'll be in Europe :roll:

I have no idea how I didn't realize University Circle is getting two new Rapid Stations. I guess I was thinking they were going to build the one for Uptown, and close the other two. Great to hear! I've updated the list.

^Thanks KJP. When does the Cedar-UC station begin construction? EDIT: KJP, I am a little confused. Can you provide links to both projects?

Some more indepth news coverage from the PD...from quick estimates, they should have at least $44.5 million of the money right now...not too bad for pure donations. I had heard they were looking to build at facility over $60 million, so the $50 million could be a little low. I wonder why the timeline is 5 years?? Is this supposed to be top, top notch?? Who knows. When the library was built, it has some of the best technology in the entire nation, including the fastest internet speeds: Case Western Reserve University gets $7 million gift for new student center Published: Tuesday, March 01, 2011, 6:51 AM Updated: Tuesday, March 01, 2011, 9:09 AM By Karen Farkas, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio - Case Western Reserve University has received a $7 million gift from the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation for the construction of a new student center. While the university would not reveal how much it has raised for the $50 million project, it is enough to move forward with the center, according to a spokeswoman. The center, expected to open in five years, will be at the corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road, next to the Kelvin Smith Library, which was built with the support of the foundation in 1996. University officials would not say when they expect to break ground for the new center or when an architect will be named, the spokeswoman said Monday. CWRU interviewed four finalists in mid-December. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/03/case_western_reserve_universit_22.html

Jolly Scholar for two reasons: 1) Happy Hour with good beer 2) Accessible via Healthline and Redline I thought KJP wanted the Fairmount...where is he?

More good news on CWRU campus, Adelbert road is now reopened! :clap: Adelbert Road Reopened for Vehicular Traffic Effective Monday afternoon, Adelbert Road reopened to vehicular traffic in both directions. The walks on each side of the street will remain closed through about mid-March. The roadway closure is part of a major infrastructure project for the area. The construction-related closure is part of the third phase of a project that began late last year near Crawford Hall. It will conclude this spring near the Millis Science Center. This project will enhance the efficiency of air conditioning and other services requiring chilled water. It is expected to result in long-term operational and capital savings for Case Western Reserve University and contribute to the university’s sustainability efforts. Details regarding the timing of this and successive phases will be posted in The Daily as they become available. http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2011/03/01/adelbert_road_reopened_for_vehicular_traffic

Big news for CWRU today, $7 million more has been donated for the new CWRU Student Center, to be built across from the Cleveland Museum of Art. Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Commits $7 Million to Support University Center Project The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation has made a $7 million commitment to Case Western Reserve University to support the university center project on campus. “My grandparents were very elegant people, and they cared deeply for others,” said Ellen Stirn Mavec, president of the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation. “They really wanted to help people find their dreams and make them happen. They would be excited about the possibility of a central place on campus that brings people together for conversation and to enjoy one another.” http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2011/03/01/kelvin_and_eleanor_smith_foundation_commits_7_million_to_support_university_center_project

Horizon League Tournament starts tonight. It's time to forgive them for their loss thursday and cheer them on! http://www.foxsportsohio.com/03/01/11/Cleveland-State-prepares-for-Horizon-run/landing.html?blockID=430233&feedID=3725

I can make it. I still kind of want Jolly Scholar though... But I will go to the Fairmounter.

Oh, I forgot the "smart house" construction by the Natural History Museum. When I'm not on my iphone and can get to a computer, I'll update the list.

No problem at all! I walk past this stuff everyday so it's always on my mind and an easy list to make.

I have it under "planning stages," my second one listed. This project is very much a good ahead, as it is funded by federal money.

Maybe it's time I strap on some running shoes this year. Cleveland Marathon officials awaiting final approval on 2011 course Published: Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:47 AM Updated: Monday, February 28, 2011, 7:48 AM By Jodie Valade, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Sometimes change comes about slowly after endless plotting and planning. Sometimes change comes about quickly, in the blink of an eye. Sometimes it occurs both ways -- only because of the major construction of a Medical Mart in downtown Cleveland. Because of the Medical Mart construction begun last fall at St. Clair and Ontario streets, the course for the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon has to be altered for the May 15 race. Organizers have been working on the course alterations seemingly each day. But final approval still has not been granted by all parties -- though event officials are hopeful for the final course map within a few days. The plan is to change the start and finish lines so that both occur near the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Browns Stadium. In previous years, the start has been at St. Clair and East Ninth streets, with the finish at Lakeside and East Sixth Street. http://www.cleveland.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/02/cleveland_marathon_officials_a.html

In other news: 'Hot In Cleveland' Renewed For Third Season By TV Land By Bill Gorman– February 28, 2011 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/28/report-hot-in-cleveland-renewed-for-third-season-by-tv-land/84023

There's some geek discussion going on here: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=30970

After walking around University Circle again today, I am still completely blown away with all the construction happening all at the same time. Hardhats are everywhere! Just to recap, here's a listing of all the MAJOR projects currently occuring: Under Construction: Tudor Arms (Circa 1931) Restoration into Double Tree Hotel -- $22 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/08/tudor_arms_renovation_is_bring.html Uptown Phase I Apartments and Retail -- $44.5 million http://universitycircle.org/annual2010/2010-UCI-AR.pdf http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/07/developer_mrn_ltd_to_break_gro.html Museum of Contemporary Art -- $32 million http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2010/11/moca_cleveland_board_approves.html VA Medical Center Expansion -- $526 million http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100604/FREE/100609883 University Hospitals Seidman (Ireland) Cancer Center -- $250 million http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2010/02/new_university_hospitals_cance.html Cleveland Clinic Reference Laboratory -- $75 million http://www.medcitynews.com/2010/07/cleveland-clinic-breaks-ground-for-75m-reference-laboratory/ Cleveland Museum of Art Expansion and Renovation -- $258 million http://blog.cleveland.com/top_entertainment/2007/08/taking_a_hardhat_tour_of_the_c.html Circle 118 University Circle Townhomes -- $8 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/03/circle_118_townhouses_by_wxz_d.html 27 Coltman Little Italy Townhomes -- $11 million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/02/luxury_townhouses_in_cleveland.html Cleveland Insitute of Art Expansion -- $50 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2009/03/the_cleveland_institute_of_art.html Hawken High School renovations and extension campus -- $6.6 million http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/08/hawken_school_to_open_new_lear.html Cozad-Bates House Restoration (circa 1853) -- $350K http://universitycircle.org/annual2010/2010-UCI-AR.pdf Planning Stages: University Circle Courtyard Marriott Hotel -- $27 million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/developers_lined_up_to_build_1.html University Circle-Cedar Rapid Train Station redesign: $10.5 million http://blog.cleveland.com/sunpress/2010/11/university_circle_rapid_statio.html E.120th-Mayfield Rd Rapid Train Station -- http://www.riderta.com/majorprojects/e120.asp Case Western Reserve Field House -- $5 million http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/06/07/wyantfieldhouse Case Western Reserve Student Center -- $50 million http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/05/20_million_gift_to_case_wester.html University Circle Luxury Apartments Hazel Drive -- $10.5 million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/07/upscale_apartments_planned_for.html Temple-Tifereth Israel Renovations into CWRU Performing Arts Center -- $25.6 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/03/the_maltz_family_foundation_do.html Uptown/MOCA Plaza -- $1 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/11/uptown_plaza_design_to_be_unve.html Abington Arms Apartments "Green Retrofit" -- $2.6 million http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/states/ohio/news/HUDNo.2010-10-05 Cleveland Natural History Museum "SmartHouse" -- $525K http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2011/01/cleveland_museum_of_natural_hi_1.html Recently Completed: Cleveland Clinic Heart Center -- $500 million COMPLETED 2008 http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/newheartcenter.aspx Park Lane Villa Apartments Renovations (circa 1920) -- $21 million COMPLETED 2008 http://www.parklanevilla.com/ Euclid Corridor Bus-Rapid Transit Line connecting Downtown to University Circle -- $197 million COMPLETED 2008 http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/clevelands_euclid_corridor_pro.html Commodore Place Renovations -- $9 million COMPLETED 2010 http://www.universitycircle.org/uci.aspx?page=87 Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center -- $11.3 million COMPLETED 2009 http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/01/hearing_speech_center_designed.html Case Western Reserve Wind Turbine -- $6 million COMPLETED 2010 http://www.cwruobserver.com/home/news/2010/12/03/News/Nations.First.ResearchOriented.Wind.Turbine.Constr ucted.Near.Veale-3964332.shtml Montessori High School renovations and creation -- $2.6 million COMPLETED 2008 http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/06/new_high_school_in_university.html Case Western Reserve Alumni House -- $2.5 million COMPLETED 2007 http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2007/10/01/dedication John Hay High School (circa 1929) restorations -- $37 million COMPLETED 2007 http://www.cleveland.com/education/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/isedu/1230543009185070.xml&coll=2 University Circle East Plaza -- $400K COMPLETED 2009 http://www.cmgsite.com/projects/all/university-circle-plaza/ Proposed: 5-Story Technology Center: $98.6 million http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100914/FREE/100919937 Cleveland Natural History Museum Expansion -- $30-50 million http://www.cleveland.com/science/index.ssf/2010/07/gates_takes_helm_at_cleveland.html Lot 45 -- $60 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2009/03/university_circle_inc_unveils.html Uptown Phase II (Ford and Euclid) Uptown Hotel TBA E.119th three-story Office Building http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/08/developers_settle_dispute_over.html Case Western Reserve West Quad -- $50 million http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/13032/ Upper Chester Pedestrian Bridges (Downtown/University Circle) http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/09/bridge_architect_miguel_rosale.html - The first new grocery store "Murray Hill Market" opened Jan 2011 due to the rising population. - New Restaurants that have opened since 2008: L'Albatros (chef Zach Bruell), Indian Flame, Washington Place Bistro and Inn, Luchita's Mexican Express, Etna Ristorante, Mia Bella, Le Oui Oui, Blue Fig Cafe, Euclid Tavern (reopened after 2004 closing), La Lanterna Cafe, Club Isabella (opening Mar-Apr 2011), Tropical Smoothie cafe (opening Mar-Apr 2011) - CircleWalk is being implimented $5.5 million -- http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/12/university_circle_inc_aims_to.html